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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.34, 166.15 and 92.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.34, 166.15 and 92.66 is: 127.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.34 : 166.15 = 92.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.34/166.15 = 92.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.34x = 166.15 × 92.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.34x = 15,395.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,395.46/120.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.93

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